Gateshead residents have another chance to have their say on the controversial leisure centre closures.
The new public consultation on the future of Gateshead Leisure Centre and the Birtley Swimming Centre started on Tuesday (February 7) and concludes on May 8. The aim is to allow residents and community groups more time to discuss the future of the costly leisure centres and possibly formulate plans for a takeover.
The potential closure of leisure centres in Gateshead has sparked outrage among residents for months and has seen the Labour majority council come under fire for how it has managed its finances. The local authority has also said this consultation is open to all residents who use leisure facilities across the borough and not simply the ones at risk.
